Modern Australian Dreamtimes
Condition: SECONDHAND
This is a secondhand book. The jacket image is a photograph of the exact copy we have in stock. This image shows the condition of this book. Further condition remarks are below.
Condition remarks:
Condition: Very Good. Jacket: good - some fading on . Page Condition: Good. Markings: No markings. Binding condition: Tight and secure. Slipcase: brown with some wear.
At the crossroads of culture, landscape, and spiritual resonance, Modern Australian Dreamtimes presents a vivid and thought-provoking meditation on the living mythology of Australia — a continent where ancient traditions and contemporary realities collide with breathtaking force. Described as a book about the freest of thoughts: The Dreams, this work by Jørgen Bechmann chronicles the inner and outer landscapes of Australian life, weaving together imagery and reflection to illuminate the dream-like consciousness that permeates the land and its people. Bechmann brings a distinctly Nordic sensibility to the Australian experience, allowing him to observe with fresh, unencumbered eyes what locals may take for granted — the vast silences, the startling wildlife, and the deep cultural memory embedded in the earth itself. The result is a work that argues for a re-enchantment of the everyday, urging readers to see the ordinary through the prism of the extraordinary. Whether you come for the art, the philosophy, or the sheer beauty of the Australian spirit, this volume leaves you wondering just how much of your own life remains dreaming.
Author: Jørgen Bechmann
Format: Hardback
Published: 1986, Art Noveau Publishing Company
Genre: Australian history
Condition remarks:
Condition: Very Good. Jacket: good - some fading on . Page Condition: Good. Markings: No markings. Binding condition: Tight and secure. Slipcase: brown with some wear.
At the crossroads of culture, landscape, and spiritual resonance, Modern Australian Dreamtimes presents a vivid and thought-provoking meditation on the living mythology of Australia — a continent where ancient traditions and contemporary realities collide with breathtaking force. Described as a book about the freest of thoughts: The Dreams, this work by Jørgen Bechmann chronicles the inner and outer landscapes of Australian life, weaving together imagery and reflection to illuminate the dream-like consciousness that permeates the land and its people. Bechmann brings a distinctly Nordic sensibility to the Australian experience, allowing him to observe with fresh, unencumbered eyes what locals may take for granted — the vast silences, the startling wildlife, and the deep cultural memory embedded in the earth itself. The result is a work that argues for a re-enchantment of the everyday, urging readers to see the ordinary through the prism of the extraordinary. Whether you come for the art, the philosophy, or the sheer beauty of the Australian spirit, this volume leaves you wondering just how much of your own life remains dreaming.